Proverbs 16:19

King James Version (KJV)

Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

In context

17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.

21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

KJV King James Version: Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
WEB World English Bible: It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, than to divide the plunder with the proud.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.
ASV American Standard Version: Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Better is humility of spirit with the poor, Than to apportion spoil with the proud.
DBY Darby Translation: Better is it to be of a humble spirit with the meek, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
WBS Webster Bible: Better it is to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.